Dorman appoints Kathleen Pacheco as President of its Specialty Vehicle business segment
Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) has appointed Kathleen Pacheco as President of its Specialty Vehicle business segment, succeeding Lindsay Hunt. Hunt, who previously served as CEO of SuperATV before Dorman's 2022 acquisition, will transition to an advisory role. Pacheco, previously serving as Chief Operating Officer of the segment, brings experience from senior leadership positions at Tenneco and Johnson Controls. She holds an MS in Engineering Management from Marquette University and a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Kettering University.
The transition is part of a planned succession, with Hunt remaining involved to support leadership through the transition and continued business growth. Under Hunt's leadership, SuperATV successfully integrated into Dorman's operations while maintaining focus on product innovation and commercial excellence.
Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) ha nominato Kathleen Pacheco come Presidente della divisione Specialty Vehicle, succedendo a Lindsay Hunt. Hunt, che in precedenza è stata CEO di SuperATV prima dell'acquisizione da parte di Dorman nel 2022, assumerà un ruolo di consulenza. Pacheco, che ricopriva il ruolo di Chief Operating Officer del segmento, porta con sé un’esperienza maturata in posizioni dirigenziali presso Tenneco e Johnson Controls. Ha conseguito un master in Ingegneria Gestionale presso la Marquette University e una laurea in ingegneria meccanica alla Kettering University.
La transizione fa parte di una successione pianificata, con Hunt che continuerà a supportare la leadership durante il passaggio e la crescita del business. Sotto la guida di Hunt, SuperATV si è integrata con successo nelle operazioni di Dorman, mantenendo l’attenzione sull’innovazione di prodotto e sull’eccellenza commerciale.
Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) ha nombrado a Kathleen Pacheco como Presidenta de su segmento de vehículos especializados, en sustitución de Lindsay Hunt. Hunt, quien previamente fue CEO de SuperATV antes de la adquisición de Dorman en 2022, pasará a un rol asesor. Pacheco, que anteriormente se desempeñaba como Directora de Operaciones del segmento, aporta experiencia de cargos ejecutivos en Tenneco y Johnson Controls. Posee una maestría en Gestión de Ingeniería de la Universidad Marquette y una licenciatura en ingeniería mecánica de la Universidad Kettering.
La transición forma parte de una sucesión planificada, con Hunt involucrada para apoyar el liderazgo durante el cambio y el crecimiento continuo del negocio. Bajo la dirección de Hunt, SuperATV se integró exitosamente en las operaciones de Dorman, manteniendo el enfoque en la innovación de productos y la excelencia comercial.
Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM)는 Kathleen Pacheco를 Specialty Vehicle 사업 부문의 사장으로 임명했으며, 이전 임원인 Lindsay Hunt를 대신합니다. Hunt는 2022년 Dorman이 SuperATV를 인수하기 전 CEO로 재직했으며, 앞으로는 자문 역할로 전환할 예정입니다. 이전에 해당 부문의 최고운영책임자(COO)였던 Pacheco는 Tenneco와 Johnson Controls에서 고위 경영진으로서의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀는 Marquette 대학교에서 공학 경영 석사 학위를, Kettering 대학교에서 기계공학 학사 학위를 취득했습니다.
이번 인사는 계획된 승계의 일환으로, Hunt는 전환 과정과 지속적인 사업 성장 지원을 위해 계속 참여할 예정입니다. Hunt의 리더십 아래 SuperATV는 Dorman의 운영에 성공적으로 통합되었으며, 제품 혁신과 상업적 우수성에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) a nommé Kathleen Pacheco présidente de sa division Specialty Vehicle, succédant à Lindsay Hunt. Hunt, qui avait précédemment été PDG de SuperATV avant l'acquisition par Dorman en 2022, passera à un rôle de conseillère. Pacheco, qui occupait auparavant le poste de directrice des opérations du segment, apporte une expérience acquise dans des postes de direction chez Tenneco et Johnson Controls. Elle est titulaire d'un master en gestion de l'ingénierie de l'université Marquette et d'une licence en génie mécanique de l'université Kettering.
Cette transition s'inscrit dans le cadre d'une succession planifiée, Hunt restant impliquée pour soutenir la direction durant cette période de transition et la croissance continue de l'entreprise. Sous la direction de Hunt, SuperATV s’est intégrée avec succès aux opérations de Dorman tout en maintenant un fort accent sur l'innovation produit et l'excellence commerciale.
Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) hat Kathleen Pacheco zur Präsidentin des Geschäftsbereichs Specialty Vehicle ernannt und folgt damit auf Lindsay Hunt. Hunt, die vor der Übernahme von SuperATV durch Dorman im Jahr 2022 als CEO tätig war, wird in eine beratende Funktion wechseln. Pacheco, die zuvor als Chief Operating Officer des Segments tätig war, bringt Führungserfahrung von Tenneco und Johnson Controls mit. Sie besitzt einen Master-Abschluss in Engineering Management von der Marquette University sowie einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Maschinenbau von der Kettering University.
Der Wechsel ist Teil einer geplanten Nachfolge, wobei Hunt weiterhin involviert bleibt, um die Führung während des Übergangs und des weiteren Geschäftswachstums zu unterstützen. Unter Hunts Führung wurde SuperATV erfolgreich in die Abläufe von Dorman integriert und behielt dabei den Fokus auf Produktinnovation und kommerzielle Exzellenz.
- Smooth leadership transition with previous leader staying on in advisory role
- New president has relevant operational experience as former COO
- Continuity maintained in strategic direction post-2022 SuperATV acquisition
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COLMAR, Pa., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (“Dorman” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:DORM) announced today the appointment of Kathleen Pacheco as President of the Specialty Vehicle business segment. As part of a planned succession, Ms. Pacheco replaces Lindsay Hunt, who previously served in the role and was the Chief Executive Officer of SuperATV prior to Dorman’s acquisition of the business in 2022. Ms. Hunt will remain with the Company in an advisory role to support the leadership team through the transition and serve as a resource to support continued growth of the business.
In connection with Ms. Pacheco’s appointment, Kevin Olsen, Dorman’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said “Kathleen has the experience and proven ability to drive growth, financial performance, and the continued success of our Specialty Vehicle business. We thank Lindsay for her dedication and visionary leadership as she guided SuperATV’s smooth transition and seamless integration following the acquisition. Lindsay has been integral in building a strong culture focused on product innovation and commercial excellence, and we look forward to her continued support of the business as Kathleen takes on her new role.”
Prior to her appointment as President, Specialty Vehicle, Ms. Pacheco served as Chief Operating Officer of the business segment. Before joining Dorman, she held senior leadership positions and other roles of increasing responsibility at Tenneco and Johnson Controls. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Marquette University, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering University.
Ms. Hunt said, “Kathleen is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of our business, our values, and our strategic objectives. As Chief Operating Officer, she has been instrumental in leading changes to our innovation and development teams, and in supply chain transformation. I am looking forward to continuing to work with her and the Dorman team in my new role.”
Ms. Pacheco said, “I’m inspired by the confidence that Dorman’s leadership has shown in me and the exciting future ahead for Dorman and its Specialty Vehicle business. I’m committed to building on the SuperATV legacy and brand, and I look forward to benefiting from Lindsay’s experience and advice as I take on my new role.”
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About Dorman
Dorman gives professionals, enthusiasts, and owners greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money and increase convenience and reliability.
Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of products covering cars, trucks, and specialty vehicles, from chassis to body, from underhood to undercarriage, and from hardware to complex electronics.
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